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Re: Multiple MIS Inksets used on one printer

2002-10-24 by Jeff Randall

Opps:  CIS/CFS carts are sealed, regular carts are vented--sorry for 
any confusion.  jr


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "donbga" <dsbryant@m...> 
wrote:
> Jeff,
> >  Two things to remember: the more frequently you swap, 
> > the more likely you are to introduce air into the printheads, and 
> the 
> > longer a CFS unit is unused, the more likely it is to develop 
> sludge 
> > in the lines due to the water/solvent permeability of the tygon 
> > tubes.  
> >
> 
> What are the consequences of getting air inside the print head(s)? 
A 
> blocking of ink flow obviously but would that be a fatal situation 
> requiring Epson service?
> 
> How does one detect sludging of the feeder line? And how do you 
> recommend clearing it?
> 
> And as Jerry Olson pointed out the MIS rivets don't provide a 100% 
> seal. What do you use?
> 
> Thanks very much for your help. 
> 
> Don Bryant

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